UBEC Receives Survey Data on Primary Math and Science Education from JICA

Dr. Hamid Bobboyi, the Executive Secretary of UBEC, along with members of the Commission’s management, received data from a recent survey conducted by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). The survey focused on primary mathematics and science education across selected states in Nigeria.

Senate Committee on Education (Basic and Secondary) Visit UBEC DRC on Oversight

As part of its legislative responsibilities, the Senate Committee on Education (basic and secondary) visited the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) Digital Resource Centre (DRC) as the Commission’s primary oversight body and in accordance with Section 88 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) to assess the level of compliance with and performance in the full … Read more

UBEC Receives Delegates from Ghana Education Service (GES) for the South-South and Triangular Cooperation (SSTC) Program

In an effort to promote collaboration and knowledge exchange between Nigeria, Korea and Ghana, KOICA Nigeria led by Aram Lee were at the UBEC Headquarters on 11th November, 2024 to request UBEC’s participation in the scheduled South-South and Triangular Cooperation (SSTC) program which KOICA Nigeria Office facilitates. The program which aims at a comparative study … Read more

UBEC Executive Secretary and Management Team Pay Official Visit to FCT Minister, Barr. Ezenwo Nyesom Wike

On October 17, 2024, Dr. Hamid Bobboyi, the Executive Secretary of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), along with key members of the management team and the Union Chairman, made a formal visit to the Honorable Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barr. Ezenwo Nyesom Wike. The visit aimed to strengthen collaboration between UBEC … Read more

UBEC Team Visits JSS Jibi Dei-Dei, Distributes Books to Pupils in Celebration of Customer Service Week

On October 10, 2024, the UBEC team paid a special visit to Junior Secondary School (JSS) Jibi in Dei-Dei as part of the activities for Customer Service Week. During the visit, the team generously distributed books to the pupils, reinforcing UBEC’s commitment to supporting education and enhancing the learning experience. The gesture was part of … Read more

UBEC and NCPWD Explore Collaborative Efforts to Tackle Out-of-School Crisis for Children with Disabilities in Nigeria

On September 26, 2024, the Executive Secretary of UBEC, Dr. Hamid Bobboyi, welcomed the Executive Secretary of the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD), Chief Ayuba Gufwan, and his management team during a courtesy visit to UBEC Headquarters. The visit aimed at fostering a partnership to address the challenges of Out-of-School Children (OOSC), with … Read more

Education Ministers Inspect UBEC Smart School in Karshi, Abuja: A Commitment to Quality Education for the Future

Inspecting Excellence in Education! On the 13th of August 2024, the Honorable Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, alongside the State Minister of Education, Hon. Yusuf Tanko Sununu, conducted a comprehensive inspection and monitoring visit to the UBEC Smart School located in Karshi, Abuja. This visit underscores the government’s unwavering commitment to ensuring the delivery … Read more

HRM Oba Abdul Rasheed Ayotunde Olabomi, Aragbiji of Iragbiji Land, Osun State, Pays Courtesy Visit to UBEC ES

On July 30th, 2024, His Royal Majesty Oba Abdul Rasheed Ayotunde Olabomi, the Aragbiji of Iragbiji Land, Osun State, paid a courtesy visit to Dr. Hamid Bobboyi, the Executive Secretary of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC). The visit highlighted the commitment of traditional leaders to support educational progress and foster community engagement in educational … Read more

UBEC Executive Secretary Dr. Hamid Bobboyi Visits UBEC JSS Vocational School

Dr. Hamid Bobboyi, the Executive Secretary of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), recently visited the UBEC Junior Secondary School (JSS) Vocational School located within St. Luke’s Grammar School in Ibadan, Oyo State. This visit was part of his ongoing efforts to assess the implementation and impact of vocational education initiatives within the school. Dr. … Read more

Dame (Mrs.) Comfort Iheme – Rep. South East


She hails from Bende LGA of Abia State. She holds a B.Sc, 1987 from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka.

Dr. Danjuma Adamu Dabo – Rep. North East

Dr. Danjuma hails from Bauchi State. He obtained M.Sc Public Administration and Policy Analysis from the University of Abuja, MBA form Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria and Ph.D Economics from the Loughborough University, UK.